ALMOND CHINESE CHEWS
I haven't tried these yet; I'm not big on sweets, but they looked good for when I do get that occasional craving.
Provided by Sandi From CA
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 48m
Yield 36 bars, 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°F Grease 13x9" baking pan; set aside.
- Beat granulated sugar and eggs in medium bowl with electric mixer until thoroughly blended. Add almond filling; beat until blended. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; fold into almond mixture. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into 2" x 1.5" bars. Dust with powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.3, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 64.2, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 11.2, Protein 1.6
CHINESE CHEWS RECIPE (DATE-NUT BARS)
My mother-in-law's Chinese Chews are buttery, chewy blondies with dates and walnuts, dusted in confectioners sugar. An old family favorite!
Provided by Mamma C
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare an 8x8 pan by lining it with parchment paper and folding it over the edges of the pan to make for easy removal and cleanup. (If you don't have parchment paper, use foil and grease it well.)
- Cut up the dates into small pieces with kitchen scissors. (They're really sticky to chop with a knife and don't do well in a food processor or blender.) It's best to cut a pitted date in half the long way, then cut those pieces in half the long way again. Then, snip each strip into pieces.
- If starting with walnut halves, chop them until you have one cup.
- In a glass bowl or other microwave-safe bowl, melt your butter in the microwave, covering it with wax paper to prevent splashing. Stir in the sugar.
- Add the eggs and vanilla to your bowl and mix with a spoon until blended. Add the flour and salt and stir. Stir in the dates and nuts until blended.
- Pour the batter into your baking pan and use a spatula to even it out. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. A toothpick or cake tester inserted in the center should come out clean.
- Let the pan cool on a rack for 10 minutes. Then lift out the Chinese Chews by grasping the parchment paper and transferring everything to a cutting board. Cut into squares (I did 16 large ones, but smaller squares work well, since they are rich tasting.)
- If you're not planning to freeze them, dust with confectioner's sugar. Transfer the bars to a rack to finish cooling. They taste best when completely cooled.
- Store at room temperature in an airtight container. You can freeze them without the confectioner's sugar and add the sugar when they are thawed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 94 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 22 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHINESE CHEWS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300° F. Grease and flour an 8 x 12-inch pan - if you use a smaller pan, the baking time will be longer. Note: If you grease the pan, but don't flour it, the squares will stick to the pan and be difficult to remove after baking.
- Combine flour, sugar (not confectioners sugar), baking powder and salt. Sift with a sifter or fine mesh sieve into a medium sized mixing bowl. If you don't have a sifter, whisk dry ingredients together well to combine.
- Stir the dates, nuts and well-beaten eggs (I beat the eggs separately with a hand mixer for about 1 minute until fluffy before adding them), into the dry ingredients. It is not necessary to beat the eggs with a mixer, you can beat them by hand with a fork. Make sure ingredients are well combined - the batter will be sticky.
- Spread the batter out as thinly as possible into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of the pan comes out clean.
- Let cool completely, and cut into 1 to 1 1/2-inch squares. Note: Many recipes call for cutting the squares while still warm. In my experience, they are much easier to cut after they've cooled.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar, using sifter or sieve, as desired. Links: The Hunt for "Chinese Chews" Chinese Chews from She Wears Many Hats
CHERRY ALMOND CHEWS
I make these attractive cherry coconut cookies every Christmas for family and friends. During that busy time of year, I appreciate the fact that they freeze well, so I can make them ahead.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 7 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in coconut and nuts if desired. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Place a cherry half in the center of each. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CHERRY ALMOND CHEWS
Make and share this Cherry Almond Chews recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Theresa Thunderbird
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 32m
Yield 84 chews
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl cream shortening and sugar.
- Add the eggs one at a time,beating well after each addition.
- Beat in extract.
- Combine the flour baking soda and salt,gradually add to creamed mixture.
- Stir in coconut and nuts if desired.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets.
- Place a cherry half in the center of each cookie.
- Bake at 350 for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Remove to wire racks to cool.
CHINESE CHEWS
This is a heavenly cookie. We cant stop eating them. Not sure where the recipe first came from , I got it freom our church cookbook.
Provided by Ann Arber
Categories Dessert
Time 26m
Yield 60 cookies, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sift dry ingredients into a mixing bowl.
- Stir in dates and nuts.
- Add eggs.
- Mix thoroughly and spread into a greased 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 inch cookie sheet.
- Bake at 375 for about 20 minutes.
- Cut into squares or finger lengths.
- Remove to a cooling rack and roll in confex sugar if desired (I DO).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 129, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 21.1, Sodium 100.3, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 16, Protein 2.5
CHINESE ALMOND COOKIES
Each Christmas, my mother baked these Chinese almond cookies and stored them in clean coffee cans. When she passed away, I started giving our kids a can of these sentimental sweets. (Traditional Chinese almond cookies typically use lard, but butter is a great substitute if you don't have lard on hand.) -Jane Garing, Talladega, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and extract. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. , Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with a fork. Sprinkle with almonds, pressing to adhere as needed. In a small bowl, beat egg white and water. Brush over cookies. , Bake until edges and bottoms are lightly browned, 14-16 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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History of Almond Chinese Chews
Chinese chews are believed to have originated in the early 1900s in China. They were traditionally made with sesame seeds, honey, and sesame oil. However, as Chinese immigrants began to settle in other parts of the world, the recipe evolved to include more familiar ingredients, like flour and sugar. Over time, almond flour became a popular ingredient in Chinese chews, as it added a nutty flavor and a chewy texture that was highly enjoyable. Today, almond Chinese chews are considered a classic Chinese dessert around the world, and are enjoyed by people of all ages.Ingredients in Almond Chinese Chews
The traditional recipe for almond Chinese chews includes the following ingredients:- Almond Flour
- Cornstarch
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
How to Make Almond Chinese Chews
Making almond Chinese chews is relatively easy, and only requires a few simple ingredients. Here is a basic recipe to get you started:Ingredients:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, cornstarch, and sugar.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the bowl, and mix until well combined.
- Once the mixture is fully combined, pour it into a non-stick baking dish. Spread the mixture out evenly across the dish.
- Bake the mixture for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until lightly browned on top and firm to the touch.
- Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool completely. Once cooled, cut the mixture into small squares or rectangles and serve.
Variations of Almond Chinese Chews
While the traditional recipe for almond Chinese chews is delicious, there are many variations that you can try to add some variety to this classic dessert. Some popular variations include:- Adding chopped nuts, like pecans or walnuts, to the mixture for an extra nutty flavor.
- Replacing the vanilla extract with almond extract for a more intense almond flavor.
- Adding dried fruits like cranberries or raisins to the mixture for a burst of sweetness.
- Coating the chews in chocolate or dusting them with powdered sugar for extra sweetness and texture.